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Cornwall Education Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender

CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST

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09 Jul 2025 at 09:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Education Learning Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of catering services. The tender, titled "Cornwall Education Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender," pertains to the selective procurement of catering services, falling under the industry category "Catering services" (CPV code 55520000). The services are to be delivered throughout the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed a restricted procedure, culminating in the award being published on 9th July 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and will initially run for three years, with the possibility to extend for two additional 12-month periods, ultimately concluding by 31st August 2030. The total contract value is £9,598,744.86.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for catering businesses prepared to manage comprehensive service provision across multiple sites. Given the contract's substantial value and regional focus, businesses that are well-established in the catering sector, particularly those capable of handling large-scale operations, would find this opportunity particularly appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable candidates, therefore companies within this sector may leverage this contract as a significant growth opportunity. With Cater Link Limited named as the successful supplier, the contract establishes a framework for delivering essential services within the educational sector in the UK, emphasizing the potential for business expansion in a steady and sustainable manner.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cornwall Education Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services across the Trust, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 September 2025, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. These extensions will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93e8d59c-f76e-4675-a98a-f0f08ee07d60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7313dae3-e643-44b0-beb1-08eb7764d43c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,598,744 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,598,744 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORNWALL
Postcode
TR7 2LZ
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Newquay Porth & Tretherras
Westminster Constituency
St Austell and Newquay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATER LINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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